Site Outage Manager – Energy from Waste Projects
Leeds initially, followed by Essex and other UK project locations.
£500–£550 per day (DOE) – Outside IR35.
Immediate Start.
Contractor Position – Until Sept 2026, but likely to be extended.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate planned and unplanned plant outages, shutdowns, maintenance activities, and operational interventions across multiple project locations.
* Ensure all outage works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with operational, contractual, budgetary, and programme requirements.
* Provide strong site leadership across operational activities, ensuring contractors, suppliers, consultants, and operational teams remain aligned with project objectives and HSEQ standards.
* Promote and maintain a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements, safe systems of work, RAMS, permit systems, and contractor management procedures.
* Coordinate outage preparation and execution activities including inspection planning, NDT activities, scaffolding, welfare facilities, material coordination, and contractor mobilisation/demobilisation.
* Liaise closely with engineering, commissioning, and operational teams to ensure effective outage delivery and close-out of punch list items.
* Monitor technical and commercial changes, manage operational risks, and support continuous improvement initiatives through lessons learned and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
* Support workforce planning, contractor coordination, competency management, and operational readiness across project sites.
* Maintain clear communication with project stakeholders while supporting flexible site operations, including extended hours and weekend activities where required.
Candidate Requirements
* Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
* Proven experience as an Outage Manager, Plant Operations Manager, Shutdown Manager, or similar leadership role within Energy‑from‑Waste, power generation, petrochemical, industrial process, or heavy engineering environments.
* Strong contractor management and multi‑disciplinary site coordination experience during major outages or shutdowns.
* Demonstrable HSEQ leadership experience with strong knowledge of site safety legislation, operational risk management, and permit‑to‑work systems.
* Relevant site safety qualifications such as SMSTS, SCC, or equivalent.
* Strong technical understanding of industrial mechanical systems including pressure systems, rotating equipment, utilities, and balance of plant infrastructure.
* Good understanding of relevant industry legislation and directives including PED, Machinery Directive, Simple Pressure Vessel Directive, and ATEX regulations.
* Excellent organisational, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working within fast‑paced site environments.
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to work on major UK Energy‑from‑Waste projects.
* Competitive £500–£550 per day rate (DOE).
* Outside IR35 contract.
* Immediate start available.
* Long‑term project pipeline with potential for continued assignments across future UK projects.
* Collaborative and experienced site teams with strong operational support.
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support. We are a certified Inclusive Recruiter and an Armed Forces friendly employer.
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